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Council & local affairs, 1883

1,054 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 53

Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 March 1883 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held last night at the Royal Hyde Pork Hotel. Bathurst-street. The chair was taken by the president of the council. Mr.E.W. O'sullivan. The following…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 16

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 March 1883 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4[?] o'clock. [?] ESTATE BILL. R[?], and ordered to be returned to…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 15

Evening News · Friday 16 March 1883 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ROTTON'S ESTATE BILL. On motions moved by Mr. JOHN SMITH, this…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 March 1883 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 27 minutes past 4 o'clock. ROTTON'S ESTATE BILL. On the motion of Mr. SMITH, this bill was read the third…

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Ryde. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting was held on Friday, 9th inst., in the Council Chambers. Present: the full Council. Tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday afternoon last in the Council Chamber, Church-street. Present: His Worship the Mayor,…

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Trades and Labour Council

Evening News · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at the Royal Hyde Park Hotel, Thursday night. The president (Mr. O'Sullivan) occupied the chair, and the following societies…

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The Presidency of the Council of Ministers

Evening News · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 4

LONDON, March 14.—Although Earl Spencer has resigned the presidency of the Council of Ministers he still retains his seat in the Cabinet. A new President will be appointed, who, at the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 14

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 11

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. He reported that the Inscribed Stock Bill and Indemnity Bill had received the assent of his Excellency the Governor…

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Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 16th March, 1883. Borough of Darlington, Petition for Increase in Number of Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 March 1883 · page 2

His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, directs the publication, in accordance with the Municipalities, Act of 1867, of the substance and prayer of a petition addressed to his Excellency from the Council of the Borough of…

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The Presidency of the Council of Ministers

Evening News · Monday 19 March 1883 · page 2

LONDON, March 14.—Although Earl Spencer has resigned the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, he retains his seat in the Cabinet. A new President will be appointed, who at the same…

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The Presidency of the Council of Ministers. London, March 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 March 1883 · page 7

Although Earl Spencer has resigned the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, he retains his seat in the Cabinet. A now President will be appointed who at the same time…

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Government Notices. Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 16th March, 1883. Petition for Municipality—concord

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 March 1883 · page 2

His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council directs the publication, in accordance with the "Municipalites Act of 1867." of the substance and prayer, of a Petition addresed to his Excellency, and signed by 141 persons, praying…

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Picnic to Alderman Dean's Employees

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 March 1883 · page 2

On Saturday last Alderman Dean and his employees held their annual picnic at Clontarf. The Port Jackson Steamship Company's steamer Waldemere, was chartered to convey the party,…

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Borough Council Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1883 · page 6

WATERLOO.—The usual fortnightly meeting at this council was held on March 16. Present: The Mayor (Alderman M. F. Smith) with a full council. The declaration of office of Alderman F. Smith was laid on the table. The…

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President of the Council

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1883 · page 4

LONDON, March 20.—The Right Hon. Lord Carlingford has been appointed President of the Council in place of Earl Spencer, who lately retired from that position. It is thought probable…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday. March 20

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1883 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half–past 4 o'clock. THE CASE OF THE CONVICT BERTRAND. MR DALLEY, in reply to Sir Alfred Stephen, said…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1883 · page 6

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 20 minutes past 4 O'clock. PRINTING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr. DOCKER brought up a, report of the Printing…

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(Reuter's Telegrams.) the President of the Council. London, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1883 · page 9

The Right Hon. Lord Carlingford has been appointed President of the Council in place of Earl Spencer, who lately retired from that position. It is thought probable that the…

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